A Cut Above By Laurie Lynn Fischer They’ve given humans an edge since the Stone Age. What are the best knives nowadays, what’s the proper way to care for them and how can you safely chop a carrot into 30 pieces in 5 seconds flat? Here’s what local experts say.
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If These Walls Could Talk … By Wendy Page/Life@Home If your home’s walls could talk to prospective buyers, what would they say? Would they tell a rich history of past owners dating back to the 1800s? Would they tell the buyer that the water heater is eight years past its expiration date? People love stories, […]
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Think Like a Designer By Kristi Barlette/Life@Home We all have that one friend, or family member, whose home is magazine-perfect. When she mixes fabrics, the result is chic; when you give that a go, you get chintzy. She knows how to incorporate color without making the house look like a box of crayons and the […]
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Think Global, Act Local By Cari Scribner/Life@Home Every effort we make in our homes and businesses to reduce waste and protect the Earth helps pave the way for global change. Worldwatch Institute, an independent global research organization based in Washington, D.C., offers plenty of ideas that can easily be incorporated into your family’s regular routine. […]
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All Signs Point Here By Alison Grieveson/Life@Home With their bright colors and reflective properties, road signs make for a distinct and sturdy medium. A few designers are transforming this recycled material into everything from home accessories to jewelry.
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A Phalanx of Phlox Story and photos by Colleen Plimpton/Life@Home Get ready, get set, go! Despite what the weather says, it’s time to plan next year’s garden. Consult your memory (or better yet, that garden diary you’ve been keeping). What plants did especially well this year? What flopped? What do you want more of and […]
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By Melissa Fiorenza/Life@Home There’s no shortage of excuses to skip the gym — too tired, too much work, too much else to do, blah blah blah. Even though we know the endless benefits that come from exercising, we’ve all been guilty of skipping a run for a pointless reason, right? Let’s make a pact: that […]
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